This two-day course will further enhance the skills you acquired in IPTM’s Homicide Investigation and Advanced Homicide Investigation courses. You will learn how to bring life back into your agency cold cases, not only by using modern technology that wasn't available to previous investigators but also going back to the basics. This course will also touch on the use of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) in cold cases.
You will learn about some of the fatal mistakes made in these investigations that have both contributed to the case going cold but also remaining cold. You will learn about some of the new techniques and technologies available to detectives today.
These types of cases are some of the most difficult to solve, but also the most rewarding when they are solved, and you can give the victim the justice they deserve and their families some peace.
Topics Include
- Reasons for family denial of suicide
- How to identify a viable cold case
- How to prioritize and organize cold cases
- Systematic review of your cold case
- Forensic advancements & investigative tools for cold cases
- Suspect identification and analytical workup
- The witness/suspect interview process years after the crime
- Family notification
- Unidentified remains and the use of NAMUS
- Examining mistakes that may have been made
- Cold case reviews
Audience
Newly assigned and seasoned detectives, investigations supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, military investigative personnel
The course is restricted to active sworn and non-sworn law enforcement and medical examiner personnel.
Course Length
16 hours
What Our Students Are Saying
- “The course is excellent! I really love how ALL lines of inquiry are explored and resources are available. The dedication is evident as well as the enthusiasm to make the big break. ” – Chief Investigator G.P.L.
- “The instructor was very knowledgeable in case work. She provided lots of case reviews and templates and other resources, all will be great help!” – CST J.M.
- “I was excited to take this course. The presentation was informative and provided numerous resources. Instructor was very knowledgeable of the material and demonstrated strong expertise.” – Det. D.F.
- “Jen Spears is a great instructor. She gave real case examples and provided very insightful investigative tips for cold case investigation. Excellent instructor choice!” – Det. F.S.